McLaren F1’s offer for 2021 was reportedly rejected by Nico Hulkenberg

McLaren F1’s offer for 2021 was reportedly rejected by Nico Hulkenberg

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Nico Hulkenberg is one of most sough-drivers in the F1 paddock. According to F1 insider report, the German will be the go-to sub for any team if in case their driver is unavailable for any reason. Hulkenberg lost his seat to Esteban Ocon in 2019 at Renault and in the previous season, he wasn’t a team-contracted driver on the grid in 2020. 

However, Hulkenberg got a chance to suit up for 3 races, when he found himself in an F1 race seat rather soon. As both Racing Point drivers Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll were on the wrong end of COVID-19 diagnoses 

Hulkenberg has previously expressed a desire to make a permanent return to F1. Unfortunately, his chances of that happening are in the negative. Despite his encouraging performances as a super-sub, that wasn’t enough to tempt teams into giving him a permanent contract. 

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Nico Hulkenberg declined McLaren’s offer for the upcoming season 

The German is in high demand, and according to reports by F1 insider, could be employed by both Mercedes and Aston Martin. “Both the Mercedes works team and the drive customer Aston Martin are planning to hire the German from Emmerich as a replacement and development driver. 

“Both racing teams are convinced of the capabilities of the “Hulk”. Not only as a development pilot who can provide important information about the behavior of the car in the simulator. But also, as someone who can replace one of the regular drivers with a cold start on a GP race weekend.” 

However, there is another team that is looking to make use of Hulk’s services. 

“McLaren has also asked whether he would be available if the worst comes to the worst. However, the German could not accept due to his other obligations. Nevertheless, a use at McLaren is not considered completely impossible if Mercedes and Aston Martin would agree. 

“McLaren is considered a competitor, but the orange cars are also being cheered on by Mercedes engines this year.” 

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